He said that Vietnam consistently implements the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of foreign relations; be a good friend, a reliable partner of countries all over the world, and an active and responsible member of the international community, for the goal of preserving an environment of peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and in the world.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh informs the Israeli minister that Vietnam has decided to issue electronic visas to citizens of foreign countries, including Israel, from August 15.

Vietnam is deploying a “four nots” defence policy: not joining military alliances, not associating with one country to fight against another, not allowing foreign countries to set up military bases or use Vietnamese territory to oppose other countries, and not using force or threatening to use force in international relations, he noted.

The visit and the organisation of the 3rd meeting of the Vietnam - Israel Intergovernmental Committee are a practical step to realise agreements reached during the official visit to Israel by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang in July and the freshly-signed Vietnam - Israel Free Trade Agreement, the PM said.

He informed the Israeli minister that Vietnam has decided to issue electronic visas to citizens of foreign countries, including Israel, from August 15, while welcoming the preparation by both sides for the opening of a direct airline between the two countries.

To foster the bilateral relations substantively and more effectively, the PM urged the two sides to strengthen the exchange of visits, promote the effective implementation of cooperation mechanisms, effectively implement the Vietnam-Israel FTA, and initiate negotiations for the signing of cooperation agreements in the industrial field. 

He also emphasised the need for coordination in the organisation of trade promotion activities, enhancing the export of flagship Vietnamese products such as agricultural and aquatic products, fruits and vegetables and processed foods to Israel.

The head of the Vietnamese Government also asked the two sides to strengthen their cooperation in the fields of innovation, high technology and climate change response, including cooperation in dealing with drought in the central provinces and training of high quality human resources. He affirmed that Vietnam is ready to serve as a bridge to promote cooperation between Israel and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

On this occasion, he extended an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pay an official visit to Vietnam.

Minister Nir Barkat, for his part, affirmed that the Israeli Government always regards Vietnam as an important partner in the region and wishes to strengthen cooperation with the country in all fields. He hailed Vietnam as a dynamic economy with a market of 100 million consumers and a gateway to 700-million-strong ASEAN.

He said that Israel is working to coordinate with Vietnam to quickly complete the relevant procedures so that the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement enters into force as soon as possible, speed up connection between businesses of the two countries as well as foster cooperation in the fields of high technology, medicine, the fight against desertification, marine development and aquaculture, and especially innovation.

Vietnam, Israel conclude FTA negotiations

Vietnam and Israel on April 2 announced the conclusion of negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA), creating a premise for the two countries to sign the deal right this year.

Vietnam learns about collective economy models in Israel

A delegation of the Ministry of Planning and Investment paid a visit to Israel from September 4 to 9 to learn experience in developing the collective economy and cooperatives there.

Vietnam, UAE advised to tap logistics cooperation potential

Effective logistics cooperation with the UAE will play a significant role in promoting Vietnam's trade exchange with the Middle East and other regions around the world, Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Asian-African Market Department Tran Quang Huy said at a workshop in Hanoi on August 14.

Foreign ministries of Vietnam, China strengthen cooperation

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, Secretary General of the Steering Committee for Vietnam - China Bilateral Cooperation and head of the government-level negotiation delegation on border and territorial issues between the two countries, paid a working visit to Beijing on August 9-10.

Bac Giang promotes cooperation for sustainable tourism development

(BGO) - Currently, tourism development linkage is an inevitable trend to create value chains for all stakeholders, which is important for tourism business activities.

Source: VNA